34 But we, having opportunity, firmly hold the inheritance of our fathers. (WEB) 35 As for Joppa and Gazara, which you demand, they did great harm among the people throughout our country. We will give one hundred talents for them.” Athenobius didn’t answer even one word, (WEB) 36 but returned in a rage to the king, and reported to him these words, and the glory of Simon, and all that he had seen; and the king was exceedingly angry. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 15:34–36
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